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as in theory
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as in idea
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Recent Examples of hunch
Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
One reason — just a hunch — could be that DeSantis appointed Tony sheriff.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Ula Chrobak, Outside, 9 Aug. 2025
Allen Hall hunched at a picnic table outside the University of Chicago Medical Center last week under the beating sun, his head in his hands.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Verb
Is a yes vote no merely a hunch standing on wobbly stilts?
—Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
One reason — just a hunch — could be that DeSantis appointed Tony sheriff.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Noun
Halle hunched nervously between the runners as we were crammed together at the start line.
—Ula Chrobak, Outside, 9 Aug. 2025
Allen Hall hunched at a picnic table outside the University of Chicago Medical Center last week under the beating sun, his head in his hands.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunch
Verb
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The dance began with Irwin crouched atop a Jeep suped up for safari, with the junior conservationist correspondingly decked in the head-to-toe khaki uniform made famous by his dad.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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In one instance, a colleague entered Aber’s office to find an inmate crouched under his desk, according to an affidavit filed against Aber in the criminal case.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Climate risk doesn’t live in theory.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Florida Department of Education argued that HB 1069 is protected by Florida’s First Amendment right of government speech, a legal theory that the government has the right to prevent any opposing views to its own in schools or any government platform.—
James B. Blasingame,
The Conversation,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The full journey—there and back—would span 50 miles and climb a total of 7,100 feet, across two camel-like humps.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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The chart doesn’t look like a hump anymore, but more like an upside-down check mark, peaking on the left side and going down and to the right.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Sep. 2025
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As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some ideas came from experience.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then, her teammates pulled Zandalasini to her feet, wrapped her into an embrace and guided her to midcourt where the Valkyries huddled one last time in front of the crowd of 18,543 fans.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jenny Slate huddled with Brian Tyree Henry at the Governors Ball after party.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My guess is that the folks at Sony thought that most people generally don't tap into those dramatically high DPIs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Use these clues to narrow down your guesses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nutrafol Skin Clear Skin Nutraceutical was born because Nutrafol’s team was hearing from dermatologists that some patients taking Nutrafol’s hair growth supplements were also noticing their acne clear up.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But these teachings challenge any notion of hoarding resources for oneself—or one’s precious group—at the expense of others in need.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the notion that the president himself is the leader of Tren de Aragua is a bit of stretch, according to Ronna Rísquez, the author of the book El Tren de Aragua.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunch. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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